Writers are so often pigeonholed as alcoholic smokers that I grew up thinking that my passion for words could only be realized with a few too many stiff drinks and an addictive personality. I’ve come to find that there are all kinds of writers with all kinds of coping mechanisms to escape, support, and in …
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Taking the Recommended Dosage of Chill Pills
When I was a kid my dad used to tell me that for every year that passes, the next one goes even faster. I knew he was right but it isn't until you work full-time and your days are chopped and measured that you realize it. So of course I've been filling my days to …
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Trim The Fat: Working Out with Writers
I’ve always compartmentalized my life. I wouldn’t talk about writing at work, talk about work while working out, or talk about working out with other writers. Everything had its place… Until now. I’ve started opening up about my multiple lives. I work a day job, I write at night, I love to lift heavy weights …
Baby’s First (un)Workshop
This weekend I will go on my first writing retreat. As we know, it's hard for me to believe that I am a "writer." I sometimes feel like a cat in a dog suit. So this is my chance to finally believe myself. I will be attending Highlights Foundation's Unworkshop. I don't quite remember what …
Cheap Courage Giveaway!
I'm having a giveaway to celebrate my 365th consecutive writing day (and first rest day)! Scroll down to see the prizes and how to enter. GRAND PRIZE - A Writer's Essentials Pack Stephen King's On Writing, Strunk & White's The Elements of Style, and a 3 pack of my favorite size of Moleskines. RUNNER-UP - A One …
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